How to Get to Simao District (Puer) from Jinghong City
Simao District (思茅区), located in Puer (普洱) City, is approximately 127 kilometers away from Jinghong City (景洪市) in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳傣族自治州). The journey typically takes around 2 hours and 4 minutes. The route includes:
- Jinghong (景洪) → Siaoxiao Expressway (思小高速) → Simao/Kunming (思茅/昆明) → National Road 213 (213国道) → Zhenxing Avenue (振兴大道) → Moonlight Road (月光路) → Puer (普洱)
The cost for a fast train ticket is about 120 RMB, while other regular small buses charge around 50 RMB.
Public Transportation
Bus Schedule from Jinghong to Puer
Here is the bus schedule from Jinghong Passenger Transport South Station (景洪客运南站) to Puer:
| Departure Time | Starting Station / Destination | Vehicle Type | Duration / Distance | Ticket Price | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:20 | Jinghong Passenger Transport South Station (景洪客运南站) / Puer (普洱) | Seat | 132 km | 50 RMB | — |
| 10:20 | Jinghong Passenger Transport South Station (景洪客运南站) / Puer (普洱) | Seat | 132 km | 50 RMB | — |
| 11:00 | Jinghong Passenger Transport South Station (景洪客运南站) / Puer (普洱) | Seat | 132 km | 50 RMB | — |
| 12:00 | Jinghong Passenger Transport South Station (景洪客运南站) / Puer (普洱) | Seat | 132 km | 50 RMB | — |
| 13:20 | Jinghong Passenger Transport South Station (景洪客运南站) / Puer (普洱) | Seat | 132 km | 50 RMB | — |
| 15:00 | Jinghong Passenger Transport South Station (景洪客运南站) / Puer (普洱) | Seat | 132 km | 50 RMB | — |
Self-Driving Directions from Jinghong to Puer
The total distance from Jinghong to Puer is approximately 126.9 kilometers. According to Baidu Maps (百度地图), the driving time is about 1 hour and 44 minutes. Here is the recommended route:
- Enter Gālán Middle Road (嘎兰中路), drive for 350 meters.
- Turn left onto Xuanwei Avenue (宣慰大道), drive for 2.5 kilometers.
- Enter the roundabout, take S410, and drive for 480 meters.
- Continue straight onto Manwai Laozhai No.9 Bridge (曼外老寨9号桥), drive for 50 meters.
- Continue straight onto Kunming-Mohan Expressway (昆磨高速), drive for 120.8 kilometers.
- Keep right and continue from Kunming-Mohan Expressway to Kangping Avenue (康平大道), drive for 650 meters.
- Continue straight onto Kangping Avenue (康平大道), drive for 830 meters.
- Turn left onto Yongping Road (永平路), drive for 1.0 kilometer.
- Turn left from Yongping Road to Puer City (普洱市), drive for 250 meters, arriving at Puer City.
High-Speed Train Schedule from Jinghong to Puer
High-Speed Train Departures
Here are some high-speed train schedules from Xishuangbanna (西双版纳) to Puer (普洱):
| Departure Time | Starting Station | Duration | Arrival Time | Price (2nd Class Seat) | Price (1st Class Seat) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Xishuangbanna | 40 min | 07:40 | 39 RMB | 62 RMB | Tickets available |
| 07:14 | Xishuangbanna | 40 min | 07:54 | 44 RMB | 71 RMB | Tickets available |
| 09:05 | Xishuangbanna | 48 min | 09:53 | 44 RMB | 71 RMB | Tickets available |
| 10:05 | Xishuangbanna | 40 min | 10:45 | 44 RMB | 71 RMB | Tickets available |
| 11:10 | Xishuangbanna | 40 min | 11:50 | 44 RMB | 71 RMB | Tickets available |
| 11:29 | Xishuangbanna | 40 min | 12:09 | 47 RMB | 75 RMB | Tickets available |
| 13:37 | Xishuangbanna | 40 min | 14:17 | 44 RMB | 71 RMB | Tickets available |
| 17:22 | Xishuangbanna | 41 min | 18:03 | 39 RMB | 62 RMB | Tickets available |
| 21:20 | Xishuangbanna | 40 min | 22:00 | 44 RMB | 71 RMB | Tickets available |
Recommended Transfer Options
- 19:27 Departure from Xishuangbanna
- First Leg: C290, 2nd Class Seat available
- Transfer at Ning’er (宁洱) for 31 minutes
- Second Leg: C321, 2nd Class Seat available
- 11:29 Departure from Xishuangbanna
- First Leg: C382, 2nd Class Seat available
- Transfer at Ning’er (宁洱) for 38 minutes
- Second Leg: C303, 2nd Class Seat available
- 14:35 Departure from Xishuangbanna
- First Leg: C270, 2nd Class Seat available
- Transfer at Ning’er (宁洱) for 1 hour
- Second Leg: C385, 2nd Class Seat available
- 13:47 Departure from Xishuangbanna
- First Leg: C316, 2nd Class Seat available
- Transfer at Ning’er (宁洱) for 1 hour and 2 minutes
- Second Leg: C281, 1st Class Seat available
In summary, whether you choose to travel by bus, drive, or take a high-speed train, there are multiple convenient options to reach Simao District (思茅区) in Puer (普洱) from Jinghong City (景洪市).
